Electronic Wills: Are They Valid In Arizona?
We’ve come to rely on electronics and the Internet for many things we used to do on paper. Nowadays, we use e-readers instead of paper books, smartphone apps instead of…
DetailsCaring For Assets During Probate
When someone dies, what happens to their stuff? Financial accounts or insurance proceeds, may pass to beneficiaries right away. Other assets will be distributed after a probate proceeding, which can…
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When Do You Need A Guardianship?
Sometimes It’s Easy To Notice That Someone Needs Help, While Other Times It Just Seems To Creep Up On You One day, you or a loved one is fine. The…
DetailsArizona Living Trusts
Your life has a lot of moving parts. You may be juggling funds between bank accounts, investments and retirements funds. Or maybe you’ve moved recently or bought property in Arizona.…
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Raising Expectations While Lowering Taxes: 2017 Tax Reform
Lower Taxes? It’s Happening! In 2016, American taxpayers made one message loud and clear: it’s time to deflate our bloated tax code. Actions in D.C. have raised expectations for many…
DetailsTips On A Dual Residency Estate Plan
Dual Residency Can Effect How Your Estate Is Settled People who own homes in more than one state face more legal issues. How will being a two-home, two-state family affect…
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3 Important Estate Planning Talks To Have With Your Family
Talking about death is never easy. However, at Keystone Law Firm, we’ve seen what happens when families don’t talk about their final arrangements. We believe there are three important estate planning…
DetailsWhen The Circle Is Broken: Tips For Cutting Someone Out Of Your Will
How To Remove Someone Out Of Your Will Families are sometimes compared to a circle, a never ending connection of love and support. There’s even an old gospel hymn called…
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Who Can Witness An Arizona Will?
We sign important documents throughout our adult lives – employment agreements, rental contracts, marriage licenses and so on. Some of these documents must be signed before a government official or…
DetailsGuardianships & Conservatorships – What’s The Difference?
Sometimes people need assistance taking care of their physical needs or paying their bills. In Arizona, as in many states, guardianships or conservatorships can be put in place to assist…
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